Reading vs Leyton Orient — Tips & Analysis

Under 3: Leyton Orient have turned into a hard team to score against on the road, and that is why we want the quiet game. Orient have let in one goal across their last five away games, taking 2 wins and 3 ties in them. Only 6 of Orient's last 15 games had 3 or more goals, and their games have under 3 goals in them on average. Orient score just over a goal a game themselves, so they are not going to run up a big score. Reading are stuck in a rut. They have won once in their last five, losing 0-1 at Wigan and 0-2 at home to Chelsea U21. They are without top scorer Jack Marriott and George Earthy, with Benn Ward doubtful, so Jamie Reid leads the line. The last 6 meetings between these clubs averaged under 3 goals, which fits the shape of this one. A 1-1 tie is our read, and two goals is a comfortable result for us. There are real ways this goes wrong. Reading put 5 past MK Dons a fortnight ago and they score 2 goals a game at home. 8 of Reading's last 15 games had 3 or more goals. Orient are missing Somto Boniface and Oliver Dovin, with Isaac Hayden and Jaze Kabia to be checked. We still expect a tight, low-scoring night.